Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Quarles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WJ Quarles Elementary School serves the northern part of Long Beach, MS, covering an area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within 2 miles of its edge and the furthest point being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quarles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Quarles Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Quarles Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quarles Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
67%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quarles Elementary School's ranking?
Quarles Elementary School is ranked #163 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Quarles Elementary School often compared to?
Quarles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian Elementary School, Reeves Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Quarles Elementary School?
429 students attend Quarles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Quarles Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quarles Elementary School?
Quarles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quarles Elementary School offer ?
Quarles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quarles Elementary School part of?
Quarles Elementary School is part of Long Beach School District.
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